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J647 DVF

1992 Subaru Sumo

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,028 mi
Last recorded63,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Subaru Sumo57,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 DVF
MakeSubaru
ModelSumo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2006 63,028 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Subaru Sumo?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
1,627
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 133
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
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J647 DVF is a 1992 Subaru Sumo in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 57,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Sumo fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J647 DVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Sumo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J647 DVF registered?

J647 DVF is a 1992 Subaru Sumo, first registered on 11 April 1992.

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